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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1928
Page
6
The article explains oyster hatchlings are invisible at birth and drift in water for about a week before settling to rocks or logs and attaching themselves. It notes oyster cultivation spans at least two thousand years.
Geologists cannot explain the colored earth formations found during oil drilling on the O. B. Grayson farm near here. A green mud first appeared, then deeper drilling yielded sands and limy materials in rainbow hues. Specimens have been sent to laboratories for examination.
A six year old born mute quietly joins the atypical department at School No. 9 as teachers test if he is deaf or could learn to articulate. Lip reading and sound recognition progress reveal he can hear faintly and understand a few words while developing speech under Miss Kate Mason and Miss Jeanette Williams watch.
Harvard closes its first hockey week amid a defensive shortage with only one defenseman available. Coach Joe Stubbs plans to move several wing players to point positions to cover the gaps.
The Department of Agriculture reports overall crop yields above the ten year average due to favorable fall weather though total production is about 3 percent below last year. regional notes show good wheat stands in the north, drought impacts in the eastern South, and strong cattle and sheep markets with ample feed in range areas.
A student named Gibler faces readmission after being dropped for scholarship violations. He plans to rely on a Dean contact via a hypothetical friend Tom Johnson, reflecting a belief that influence can bend rules. The narrator notes a culture of seeking privilege through connections.
A Western Newspaper Union commentary notes how people seek special favors through badges, memberships, and favors from prominent figures. It argues that knowing a congressman or policeman should not grant unfair advantages and criticizes using influence to bypass rules. It ends with a warning that there is no success without confidence.
Dr J Spencer Lewis of the Rosecrucian Order announces a plan for five thousand Americans to relocate to Tel el Amarna near the Nile. The mission seeks harmonious living without modern conveniences using 1800 B C era tools and attire, with an even mix of men women and several children, pursuing family establishment.
German researchers study Baron Max von Oppenheim’s Mesopotamian statue and tablet collection en route to Berlin. The assemblage, including heathen deities animal figures and tablets showing hunting and religious scenes, is hailed as a key to the ancient Hittite era.
Advice urges flushing kidneys with water and Jad Salts to relieve kidney pain. Describes kidney function, daily waste filtration, and using four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast to stimulate kidneys. Promotes high water intake and Lithia based effervescent drink for ongoing kidney health.
An excerpt contrasts early nineteenth century dress with later flapper fashions, noting Empire style reduced women's clothing to minimal coverage with clinging frocks and high waists. The passage comments on evolving modesty and the shock at changing standards.
A humorous exchange features a resourceful train boy offering a quick fix for a cinder in the eye while a pun about a sad novel appears. Other advice notes soap and blue water for laundry and jokes about heated arguments and public officials.
Musterole is advertised as a grandmother's mustard plaster alternative for cold relief. It promises warm tingle and cooling sensation with pure oil of mustard and simple ingredients. The ad claims nurses and doctors recommend it for bronchitis sore throat and other aches and may prevent pneumonia and flu.
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